Countries where Greek is an official language:
* Greece: The most obvious, it is the official language of Greece.
* Cyprus: While Cyprus has two official languages (Greek and Turkish), Greek is the dominant language, spoken by the majority of the population.
Regions where Greek is spoken as a minority language:
* Turkey: A significant Greek minority lives in Turkey, primarily in the region of Istanbul and the Aegean coast.
* Albania: A small Greek community exists in Albania, mostly in the southern part of the country.
* Italy: The Salento region of Italy has a Greek dialect spoken by a small number of people.
* Southern Italy (regions of Calabria and Sicily): There are remnants of ancient Greek dialects spoken by small communities here.
Other notable places where Greek is spoken:
* United States: There are sizable Greek communities in the US, particularly in large cities like New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
* Australia: A large Greek diaspora exists in Australia, primarily in Melbourne and Sydney.
* Canada: Like in the US, there are significant Greek communities in Canadian cities like Toronto and Montreal.
While Greek is primarily spoken in Greece and Cyprus, its influence extends beyond those countries due to historical migrations and cultural ties.